Steven Rosalez was 16 and a Pittsburg, California resident when he was shot and killed on January 21, 2013. A student at the Pittsburg Independent Learning Center, he played Pony League baseball and youth football and is remembered by family and friends for his vibrant personality.

Short reportedly encountered Steven and another 16-year-old on West Eighth Street and opened fire, fatally wounding Steven and wounding the other teen. Steven was taken to a hospital and died of his injuries; the other victim survived.

Short was arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter, assault with a firearm, and participation in a criminal street gang. He accepted a plea agreement and received a 26-year prison term, with parole eligibility after 22 years. Steven’s parents, Joe and Wynette Rosalez, spoke in court about their loss.